Wooden house — energy efficiency and environmental friendliness

Construction of wooden houses in Russia is gradually regaining its former popularity. Choosing between projects of houses of brick, concrete and wood, now more and more customers make a choice in favor of the latter, and for good reason. Modern buildings made of wood have little in common with traditional Russian houses: the old ways came the latest technology, designs have become lighter and stronger, and the choice of architectural solutions and styles have become much larger.





However, the arguments in favor of the construction of wooden houses came to us straight from the wise builders of the past — they were the first to appreciate the phenomenal physical and mechanical properties of wood, its availability, use and beauty. In the modern construction of wooden buildings have undeniable competitive advantages that are worth considering if you are going to build the house of your dreams.

Environmentally friendlyto Have your own home away from the bustle of the city, air pollution, glass and concrete — this is probably one of the most pressing desires of our time. Clean air and closeness to nature are significant factors for the construction of suburban housing, and many prefer to use natural materials. The house is made of wood (e.g., pine, cedar, spruce or larch), not only fit with the environment, but also create a special atmosphere: every inch of the house "breathes", helping to regulate the microclimate, and emits a pleasant woody aroma, reminiscent of cosy. Manufacturer of wood is much less harmful for the environment than the production of bricks and ready material used even years later beneficial for the climate inside and outside the home.

Durabilitywell built wooden house should serve its owner for decades. That's why for its construction all materials are selected based on environmental factors (humidity, proximity to bodies of water, extremes in temperature, precipitation, etc.) and nature of use (temporary or permanent residence, carrying out water treatment, etc.).





The right choice of wood and its processing determine the functionality and reliability of each element of a building: having high strength and insulation, the cedar house will stand any frost and snowfall, but baths are better suited larch with a very low rate of moisture absorption. Of equal significance are, of course, used construction technology — choosing between the Norwegian timber frame home and log cabins, strip and tile foundations, ceramic tiles and earthen roofing, you can count on quality, thoroughness and durability of the future house.

Energy efficiency and energy savingWood has an amazing natural ability to keep warm, which promotes efficient and less costly to heat the home.

Of course, maintaining a comfortable microclimate in all rooms not only depends on the material used in the course are also constructive solutions and different types of insulation. So, chopped the pediment needed to support skids systems and roofing, is responsible for the reliable insulation of the attic; fine sheathing of the roof for protecting the insulating layer and the insulation and insulation — for the lack of any possible blowing off of the floor, walls and roof. Together this creates a holistic environment in which heated the whole house is provided by lower cost energy and money.

Unique designadvantages of a wooden house are not exhausted by its technical characteristics; for many, it is decisive to his very unique appearance. Modern house made of wood does not necessarily have to look like old Russian house — design and planning is now virtually limitless.

Various finishing materials, interesting architectural solutions and, of course, the very natural beauty of wood makes each wooden house attractive in their own way. Turnkey construction allows to consider each element based on the preferences and needs of the customer, and the result is beautiful, comfortable and an incomparable house. published

 

Source: www.diy.ru/blog/nordhouse/post/8800/